'First win as a Milan player' - Kyle Walker back in trophy-hunting mode as Man City loanee keeps Christian Pulisic & Co on course for Coppa Italia glory

England international Walker has linked up with the Rossoneri on an initial deal through to the end of the season after bidding farewell to the reigning Premier League champions. A fresh start has been sought after facing plenty of challenges on and off the field.

Walker is expected to be joined in Italy by his wife Annie Kilner and their four children once family living accommodation has been arranged. For now, Kilner – who has seen her husband father two kids with ex-Love Island contestant Lauryn Goodman – continues to be based in the UK.

She was in attendance for Walker’s Milan debut, in a derby date with Inter, but the 34-year-old was by himself when helping the Serie A giants to a 3-1 victory over Roma in the quarter-finals of the Coppa Italia – keeping them on course for more major silverware in 2024-25.

Walker has posted on Instagram, with another loan star – Chelsea-owned forward Joao Felix – among the goals against Roma: “My first win as a Milan player and we’re through to the semi-finals! Thanks so much for the support today.”

Walker is well versed in the art of trophy collecting having won six Premier League titles, the FA Cup, League Cup, Community Shield, Champions League, UEFA Super Cup and FIFA Club World Cup across seven-and-half memorable years at City.